ABB Ltd

Lead Sales Engineer

ABB Ltd$90K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or similar) or equivalent work experience
  • 6+ years' experience in technical sales, business development, preferably in automation
  • Familiarity with Machine and Motion Control technologies
  • Strong ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Willingness to travel 50%-75% within territory, valid passport required
  • Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Grow sales of B&R's products through new and existing opportunities
  • Identify and develop technical solutions for customer applications
  • Conduct technical presentations and discussions with customers
  • Expand customer base via a Target Account Business Plan
  • Document market intelligence in B&R's CRM system
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to enhance sales efforts
  • Represent B&R at trade shows and attend annual sales meetings
  • Provide exceptional support to increase sales with existing customers

Benefits

  • Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive work environment that promotes personal growth
  • Opportunity to lead and make a real impact
  • Value placed on employee voices and contributions
  • Dynamic team atmosphere fostering collaboration and learning
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Regional Sales Manager - North America East

B&R offers an excellent opportunity to work for an international company with a great reputation. You will be part of a fun, dynamic team, focused on providing the best products and services to our customers.

Your Role and Responsibilities:
  • Grow sales of B&R's complete product range in the territory by working on new and existing sales opportunities
  • Identify, define, and develop the best technical solution and strategy for customer applications
  • Hold in-depth technical presentations and discussions with the customers
  • Expand customer base through the development and execution of a Target Account Business Plan
  • Develop market intelligence and document this knowledge in B&R's CRM system (Customer Relationship Management) system
  • Work with Marketing, Business Development, and other resources to promote sales efforts
  • Attend trade shows to seek out potential customers and to represent B&R at these shows; attend yearly sales meetings and workshops
  • Increase sales with existing customers through exceptional sales support as well as the introduction of new products and services
  • Additional duties as assigned


Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or similar) or equivalent work experience
  • 6+ years' relevant experience in technical sales, business development and lead generation; prior automation preferred
  • Experience with Machine and Motion Control desirable
  • Ability to understand and explain complex technical products and solutions; keen interest in the application of leading-edge technology across industries
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Travel up to 50% - 75% within territory (mostly domestic with occasional international); applicants must possess a valid passport
  • Applicants should possess authorization that would allow them to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship


Join the Automation Team!

If you think that you have what it takes to accept this great position, we want to talk to you!

What's in it for you?

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

More about us

B&R Industrial Automation is a leading developer and manufacturer of control systems for the industrial automation market. The company was founded in 1979 in Eggelsberg, Austria, and specializes in a complete range of innovative Programmable Controllers, Industrial PC's, Operator Interfaces, Servo Drives and Motion Control products. The North American subsidiary, B&R Industrial Automation Corp., was founded in 1987 in Roswell, GA, and is responsible for all North American sales activities, as well as supporting our customers with engineering and technical expertise.

B&R North America is also supported by our regional offices in Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Boston, MA; and Milwaukee, WI; as well as Toronto and Montreal in Canada. In addition, B&R goes to market through our automation partners, a distribution network consisting of independent companies, each with an exclusive B&R sales territory. B&R has over 4,000 employees worldwide and more than 200 sales offices in 70 countries. In June 2017, B&R was acquired by Asea, Brown, and Boveri (ABB), a worldwide technology leader based in Switzerland with over 132,000 employees and over $32B in annual sales.

Benefits: Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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